Reports from Sun Devils everywhere

Chapter and Club Leadership Conference

With its strong message about leadership development and Sun Devil pride, this spring’s annual conference for chapters and clubs drew more than 60 alumni leaders from the Valley of the Sun and around the nation. ASU alumni relations staff, the ASU Alumni Association team and members of the Alumni Association board of directors were also in attendance. The conference was held in Old Main on May 5 and 6, where the participants were among the first to see the completely renovated front lawn.

Speakers at the conference included ASU President Michael Crow, Alumni Association President Christine Wilkinson, and recently arrived men’s basketball coach, Herb Sendek. In addition, attendees were treated to a pre-game barbecue before a women’s softball game, which was attended by Vice President for Athletics Lisa Love and Coach Clint Myers. ASU alumna Brianne Wheeler, representing the Austin Alumni Club, threw out the first pitch in the game where the Sun Devils easily defeated the Stanford Cardinals.

The conference featured a number of presentations, workshops and roundtable discussions about alumni traditions, the importance of membership, and new directions in enhancing the alumni experience, along with spirited networking and camaraderie among the chapter and club leaders.

American Humanics

In celebration of the American Humanics 2006 graduating class, 15 alumni gathered at Old Main for the AH Student Association’s Recognition Dinner. Carson Ballroom served as the venue for a celebration of the program’s final year at the Tempe campus. The dinner also served as one of many celebrations of the program’s move to ASU’s downtown campus over the summer.

Before sitting down to a meal and entertaining program, the alumni joined members of the graduating class and nonprofit management program staff for a reception in the third floor foyer. The alumni were excited to meet the up-and-coming students and new graduates, as well as to reconnect with old friends, colleagues and mentors. After supporting a silent auction to benefit the AH Student Association, the alumni were treated to a presentation by Phyllis Wallace, vice president for nonprofit partnerships and campus expansion with American Humanics Inc.

Robert Ashcraft was acknowledged by Wallace for his dedication to the nonprofit profession and to the development of education for its future leaders. Quite possibly the most poignant portion of the presentation was the standing ovation he received from his past and present students and colleagues.

For information about this chapter, contact Candice Moore at (602) 273-6852, ext. 124 or AHalumniASU@gmail.com.

Austin

The Austin club has been very active in 2006. We started the year off with a day trip to Waco for a tailgate party and visit from Coach Pat Murphy before the ASU-Baylor baseball game. We had a little rain, lots of great barbecue, and a win over the Bears. Two weeks later, we stayed in Austin to see the Devils take on the Longhorns. In April, we had our annual spring golf tournament, which was a success. Special thanks go to Christy Southergill, the Alumni Association’s director of chapter and club relations, for making the long trip from Tempe for our tournament.

Earlier this summer, we had ASU night at the Round Rock Express (a minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros) on June 3 and a June 17 event at the Rangers-Diamondbacks game that we co-sponsored with the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter. We’re planning our Sun Devil Send-Off in late July. We will continue to have second Wednesday happy hours every month, and we look forward to a great football season at our new viewing location, Ringers.

For information about this alumni club, contact Travis Snell at (512) 970-3245 or Stoic.cactus@gmail.com.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

On April 8, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences alumni chapter hosted its seventh annual International Wine Festival. Thanks to all of our sponsors and guests, we had a record-breaking year – and a lot of fun in the process. More than 400 friends came out to support study-abroad and first-generation scholarships, doubling the participation from last year. The event raised money for three $1,000 scholarships this year, as well as $2,500 for the Legacy Scholarship and $6,000 towards endowing our scholarship for first-generation college students.

The event featured live music, wines and beer from around the world and food provided by P.F. Chang’s, Caffe Boa of Ahwatukee, Grilled Expedition, and Rustler’s Rooste. Guests also participated in a silent auction with a variety of sought-after items, including sports memorabilia, VIP tickets to the Dr. Phil show, and a painting of a Tuscan landscape by Steve Stento.

Special thanks go to our title sponsors, Insight Enterprises and Quarles & Brady Streich Lang LLC. For information on next year’s festival, contact Linda Raish at (480) 965-0377.

For information about this chapter, contact Martha Carter at Martha.carter@asu.edu.

College of Nursing

Attention nursing graduates, our next board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 16. Call or e-mail us for the location. We also plan to have a special Homecoming event on Oct. 21, so watch your e-mail for details.

For information on this chapter, contact Nancy Tucker at (602) 242-3982 or nrtucker@msn.com.

College of Teacher Education and Leadership

The College of Teacher Education and Leadership alumni board is working hard to strengthen and grow our chapter. Our plan of action for 2006-07 will bring us a new chapter president, Darna Davis. Darna has spent this past year serving as our chapter secretary and will be a great president. Current President Kimberly Allen will serve as co-president during the transition since our college will also have a new dean.

We currently have vacancies on our board for a secretary and members-at-large. All alumni who are paid Alumni Association members are eligible. Members-at-large must be able to participate in all board meetings (four total) and a minimum of one ASU event to stay on the board.

During the month of May, our chapter was involved in two events that helped us congratulate new education graduates. We sponsored a Certification Celebration that praised graduates who have reached this important professional milestone, and chapter president Kimberly Allen spoke at the college’s spring convocation, encouraging graduates to consider membership in the chapter. Board members sold flowers at this event and also conducted a membership drive.

For information about this chapter, contact Lauren D’Amico at (602) 543-6327 or Lauren.Damico@asu.edu.

Colorado

The summer is only in mid-sizzle, but you can plan your fall calendar with the Colorado chapter right now.

On Sept. 15, we’re planning a pep rally before the ASU-Colorado game, at a location in downtown Denver. Come out and socialize with fellow Sun Devils the night prior to the big game. On Sept. 16, join us for the big game in Boulder. We will have a pre-game tailgate on the CU campus. Whether you are a local alum or are flying in for the game, we would love to have you there. Time and location will be announced closer to the game date. Visit ASUColorado.com for details.

This fall, we plan to host watching parties at The Sports Column, a Sun Devil-owned establishment, in lower downtown Denver. Our Web site will have a list of televised ASU games that we’ll be watching there.

For information about this chapter, contact Derek Peterson at (303) 386-3079 or ASUDerek@gmail.com.

Communication Studies

The Communication Studies alumni chapter is committed to building connections among alumni, faculty, and current and future students of Arizona State University at the West campus.

In March board members agreed unanimously to assist our department in meeting the Fulton Challenge. Our contribution came from fundraising events completed during our first year of chapterhood. College of Human Services Dean John Hepburn thanked us for the effort, noting, “These funds will allow us to expand and enrich the educational experiences of undergraduates.”
In April, our chapter launched its Web site, http://www.west.asu.edu/csac. The site is a treasure-trove of valuable chapter-related information. Visit it regularly for updated news, events, and career resources.

Mark your calendar now for Wednesday, Nov. 1, when we will hold the chapter’s third annual “Connections… past, present, and future” event at the West campus. This is our signature event, and we’d like everyone to attend.
For information about this chapter, contact Carol Marshall at (602) 788-6553 or csmarshall@asualumni.org.

Criminal Justice and Criminology

The Criminal Justice and Criminology alumni chapter hosted an evening enrichment event April 5 at the West campus. The featured speaker was Dan Schatz, current Prescott Valley police chief and former Los Angeles Police Department commander.

Schatz delivered a powerful message on police ethics as he discussed what went wrong in the Rampart division of the LAPD. During a years-long investigation, police misconduct including stolen drug evidence, shooting cover-ups and thefts were discovered. The evening concluded with dialogue on how police departments can build trust and responsibility and provide the best possible customer service to the communities they serve.

We had more than 180 community and alumni attendees at this event, and we hope to have more educational events like this in the future. For information about this chapter, contact Angela Marnell at ammarnell@aol.com.

Dallas/Fort Worth

On April 2, a group of enthusiastic and committed Dallas/Fort Worth area alumni met with chapter and club relations staff from the Alumni Association, as well as a representative from the Austin alumni club. Our goal was to find ways to breathe new life and excitement into our chapter. Several strategies and potential activities were discussed, as well as more collaborative programming among the three Texas Sun Devil alumni groups.

One of the first collaborative events was a great ASU night at Texas Rangers baseball on June 17, when the Rangers took on the Diamondbacks. A short e-mail survey was also sent to area alumni this spring.

Are you interested in becoming involved in rebuilding the chapter? The steering committee would love to have more participants. For information about becoming involved, e-mail alumni@asu.edu, and make the subject line “Chapter and Club Relations.”

Del E. Webb School of Construction

Our monthly meetings are the last Wednesday of each month. Please join us if you’d like to become more involved in our chapter.

We have a golf tournament scheduled for Oct. 20 at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe. Mark your calendar now to join us for this Homecoming week event!

For information about this chapter, contact Bob Glenn at (602) 973-9684 or bobbuilder@msn.com.

Department of Social Work

We’re pleased to announce the board officers for the Department of Social Work at the West campus alumni chapter: Dottie Anderson, president; Steve Lazere, vice president; Frances Marable, secretary; Alice Johnson, treasurer.

Please let us know if you would like to attend a meeting by e-mailing us at andadot@aol.com. We’d be happy to send you information on meeting locations and times.

For information about this chapter, contact Dottie Anderson at (602) 543-6602 or andadot@aol.com.

Herberger College of Fine Arts

Nearly 90 Herberger College alumni filled the set of the Disney Channel’s new show “Hannah Montana” on March 12 in Los Angeles. The event was a celebration of the new film and media production concentration offered by the Herberger College School of Theater and Film, formerly the Department of Theater.

Los Angeles chapter president Eddie DeVall assisted in setting up the hosting for the event at Tribune Studios, with help from fellow alum George NeJame. Participants received a private studio tour and learned more about the ASU program, which teaches students the artistic skills of theatrical performance and storytelling, while focusing on state-of-the-art filmmaking skills and the importance of ethics in entertainment.

For information about this chapter, contact Deanna Stulgaitis at Deanna.Stulgaitis@asu.edu.

Houston

Join fellow ASU alumni in the Greater Houston area for our summer happy hours. On the second Wednesday of the month, from May through August, we meet at the Market Square Bar and Grill, located at 311 Travis. The establishment is owned and operated by a fellow ASU alum, so come and enjoy the company of other Sun Devils.

Football season is just around the corner, and we’ll be resuming our game watching get-togethers come fall. Check your e-mail for times, dates and locations.

For information about this chapter, or to be added to the chapter e-mail list, contact Lisa Spence at (281) 792-5859 or elizabeth.a.spence@nasa.gov.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies alumni chapter is alive and well. We are gaining momentum after a leadership transition; if you would like to get involved with planning, volunteering, or leading, please contact us. We are planning some functions, including tailgating at home football games at Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate, for this fall. We can always use some help.

Student enrollment in the interdisciplinary degree program has grown rapidly. Now that the Interdisciplinary Studies alumni group is part of the University College family, let’s not forget that we as the alumni are there to volunteer our support for the students who will continue to build on the Interdisciplinary Studies tradition.

Our thanks to all who volunteered at the spring convocation, and congratulations to our new program graduates.

For information about this chapter, contact Russell Lucchi at (480) 231-4523 or isac@cox.net.

Viva Las Vegas… Sun Devils, that is!

On May 23, more than 50 Las Vegas alumni gathered on Tropicana Avenue to kick off the city’s new ASU alumni chapter – and what a beginning it was.

The “Evening Under the Stars” dessert reception, hosted by Southwest Gas at their Outdoor Living Demonstration Center, featured Christine Wilkinson, president of the ASU Alumni Association, who brought greetings from ASU President Michael Crow, as well as news about the transformation of the university and the exciting directions of the alumni association. Many thanks to alumnus Jim Kane, president of Southwest Gas, who hosted the reception, and Dustin Watters, who spoke to attendees about the recent Las Vegas Devils golf tournament and the chapter’s hopes to involve more area alums next year.

Are you interested in building a strong alumni presence in Las Vegas? Contact the ASU Alumni Association office of Chapter and Club Relations at alumniweb@asu.edu or call 1-800-ALUMNUS about being part of the new Las Vegas chapter. Do it today. Let’s bring some Sun Devil brilliance to the City of Lights.

Leadership Scholarship Program

The LSP Alumni Chapter hosted its first-ever alumni family picnic on April 1 at Papago Park. Approximately 30 alums and their families enjoyed a beautiful spring afternoon.

Members of the chapter board attended the LSP Senior Banquet on April 18 at the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus. The chapter presented the Dr. Christine K. Wilkinson Leadership Scholarship to junior Ermila Valentin, who dedicates her time to helping young children succeed in school.

On April 27, the chapter hosted its third annual wine-tasting event on the patio at My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee. Approximately 40 alumni and current LSP seniors enjoyed a rare cool night while learning about a variety of red and white wines and noshing on appetizers paired to compliment the wine selections.

Looking ahead, this fall, the chapter will again host the LSP Student Meeting on Oct. 3 at the Memorial Union. It’s a great opportunity to discuss your profession and career choices with the current LSP students. Later in that month, the chapter will host a Homecoming reception for alumni on Friday, Oct. 20 at the Tempe Mission Palms hotel. Join us that evening and return to the Tempe campus on Saturday, Oct. 21 to take part in the Homecoming Block Party and all the other great Homecoming festivities.

For information about this chapter, contact Jonell L. Lucca at (480) 699-0377 or jonelllucca@yahoo.com.

Los Angeles

It’s been a busy spring connecting the Sun Devil nation in Los Angeles with
a variety of events, including a pre-game event before the ASU-UCLA baseball game, our third annual wine tasting event, and supporting the fifth annual Cal Devils Golf Tournament, which benefited ASU athletics.

Later this year, stay tuned for upcoming events including ASU Alumni Day at Dodger Stadium, a young alumni social and networking event and our long-overdue “LA Stories – Alumni in Entertainment” career panel.

Speaking of alumni in entertainment, let us know if you’re working in the entertainment industry. Alumni can play a big role in the success of the new film programs in addition to alumni networking opportunities.

The 2006 Sun Devil football season wouldn’t be complete without Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate Party prior to the ASU-USC football game on Oct. 14 at the LA Coliseum. We’re likely to host a Friday night event, so check our Web site for event information.

Your membership in the chapter is what makes us great. Check our Web site out for more information on our Los Angeles Alumni Membership Challenge.
For information on this chapter, contact Eddie DeVall at edevall@asualumni.org or (323) 653-4578. The chapter Web site is www.lasundevils.com.

West campus MBA

The MBA chapter at the West campus has gotten off to a good year. We opened the lines of communication with MBA alumni through a quarterly newsletter. In September, we held our first MBA alumni reunion, a fun-filled evening that included more than 55 alumni and current faculty in attendance.

This spring, we participated in a career fest that connected local companies with experienced MBA graduates. The event provided a forum not only to connect with the local community, but served as a networking event for current graduate students and MBA alumni. A second alumni reunion is in the planning stages for September. Faculty, current graduate students, and MBA alumni will be invited to a picnic with the objective of recruiting new board prospects and maintaining connections and effective communication with the campus, faculty and alumni.

We want to thank Mohan Gopalakrishnan and his staff for all the support they have provided the chapter this year.

If you would like information about this chapter, contact Manuel Mireles at manuel.mireles.jr@cox.net.

National Capital (Washington, D.C.)

The National Capital Chapter is gearing up for another season of softball on the National Mall. We’re always on the lookout for new talent, so any D.C.-area Sun Devils interested in competing against alumni groups from a host of other schools are encouraged to come out and play.

We will also be welcoming ASU’s Capitol Scholars, an annual program that brings ASU students to the nation’s capital for internships in government and political organizations. Among the activities we have planned with the scholars are the annual alumni-intern softball game/barbeque, a group outing to a Nationals game, and the Capitol Hill Report panel discussion.

For information about this chapter, e-mail Matt Enderle at matt.enderle@ gmail.com, or visit the chapter’s Web site, www.dcsundevils.org.

New England

The New England chapter continues to keep local alumni connected to their alma mater. Highlights of the spring included a happy hour reception at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the second annual Pac-10 Alumni Golf Outing at Brookline Golf Club. The chapter also welcomed Lara Ellis, a 1995 graduate and a proud lifetime member of the alumni association, as a new board member.

Along with summer comes an exciting schedule of chapter events. The always-popular Pac-10 Alumni Day at the Beach returns to Carson Beach in South Boston in July, as Sun Devils join other Pac-10 alumni clubs for a fun-filled day of sun, surf, and some spirited beach volleyball action. August brings another installment of the rotating Pac-10 Alumni Happy Hour series, and the legendary Pac-10 Alumni Pub Crawl returns to Faneuil Hall in September. And of course, the chapter will be gathering this fall to cheer the ASU football team on its way to bowl game glory.

For information about the chapter or to subscribe to the e-mail update list, contact Jeffrey Olen at (617) 784-4971 or jeffreyolen@asualumni.org. The chapter Web site is http://www.asu.edu/ alumni/groups/newengland.html.

Northern California

The last weekend of April was a historic one for the NorCal chapter as we partnered with some of our alums in San Francisco to host Spring Tempe-tation III, which had more than 300 in attendance. Many thanks to Sean Pate and John Curran for their efforts with the party.

That same weekend, the Pat Tillman Foundation held Pat’s Run in San Jose. There were more than 3,000 participants in the race, and the chapter assisted with co-marketing this event.

Please visit our Web site, norcalsundevils.com, or our My Space group at www.groups.myspace.com/ asunorcal for upcoming events and football viewing party information for both the South Bay (Los Gatos) and San Francisco. We are also planning Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate before the ASU football game against the University of California, Berkeley, on Sept. 23. Stay tuned to the Web site for details.

For information about this chapter, contact James Roosevelt at (408) 612-6864 or jamesroosevelt@asualumni.edu.

Old Pueblo (Tucson)

The Old Pueblo chapter has a long list of events scheduled for the next year, including a trip to the Flandreau Planetarium in August, football-watching parties for ASU’s away games this season, a Sabino Canyon Twilight ride Oct. 7, hosting the Nov. 25 ASU vs. U of A Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate, a trip to the Tucson Botanical Gardens and a progressive dinner and wine-tasting event in November. Come join us and meet your Tucson allies.

For information on this chapter, contact Andy Contreras at (520) 749-1662 or andycontreras@comcast.net.

Greater Philadelphia

The Greater Philadelphia region will soon be an official chapter, and is already looking for all ASU alumni in the area to join them. We have had several great events in just our first couple of months; we think this chapter has the makings of something special.

With two former Sparkys living right here in Philadelphia, we are truly loaded with the Sun Devil spirit. There is so much we are planning for this group — don’t miss out on the athletic, cultural and social activities as we continue to network and develop the visibility of ASU in this region.

Throughout the year we will be involved in student recruitment and orientation. Mentoring recent ASU graduates and celebrating the journeys of new ASU students with a warm send-off are just a few of the activities being planned.

For information on this chapter, contact Patrick Janovsky at (215) 327-4741 or phillydevil24@ yahoo.com.

Real Estate

The Real Estate alumni club has met twice, once in November at Karsten Golf Course Clubhouse and once in April at the offices of the Pollack Investment company. Our mission is to provide a forum in which graduates of the real estate program at Arizona State University and those working in the real estate industry can network and interact for business, social, educational, and employment opportunities, and can provide continued support of the academic program through internships, scholarships and mentoring.

Our next meeting will be sometime this fall; be sure to e-mail your name and contact information to Jay Butler at jay.butler@asu.edu to learn about future events, employment opportunities and what your fellow graduates are doing.

For information on this club, call Jay Butler at (480) 727-1300.

Recreation and Tourism Management

We are proud to announce the recent formation of the Recreation and Tourism Management alumni chapter at ASU’s West campus. The purpose of this chapter is to encourage interaction, promote involvement, and encourage current students to continue in this fun and rewarding field.

We plan to offer several opportunities each year for current students and our alumni to interact and meet one another. The first of these opportunities took place May 3, at the RTM Connections Alumni and Senior Banquet at West campus. Approximately 100 current students, faculty members, alumni and guests attended and everyone had the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones, all at the same time. We are looking forward to many great years of service to our alumni and to the program. For information on future activities, contact us at rtmalumnichapterwest@earthlink.net.

San Diego

Highlights from San Diego alumni chapter activities for this spring included hosting an alumni tent at the San Diego Crew Classic on Mission Bay, where we welcomed and cheered for the ASU Crew team. We also enjoyed a great day recently with our Sun Devil friends tasting wine in the beautiful Temecula Valley.

The San Diego Sun Devils invite all area alumni to our upcoming summer lineup of events, including our Summer Beach Party on July 15 and Day at The Races in Del Mar later this summer.

Even though it’s summer right now, Sun Devil football is just around the corner. Join us at our gathering spot, The Local in downtown San Diego, for all televised games. Check out our Web site at www.sdsundevils.com for all of the latest information.

Alumni are also invited to our monthly board meetings on the first Tuesday of the month. E-mail us for meeting location and time.

For information on this chapter, contact Andy Hanshaw at (619) 977-2989 or sandiegochapter@asualumni.org.

School of Community Resources and Development

School of Community Resources and Development alumni chapter board officers for next year are: Karolyn Kiburz, president; Georgette McNally, vice president; Karin Valentine, secretary; and David Landau, treasurer. The board welcomes Melanie Armstrong, Michael Darnall, Kevin Naugton, Molly Nock, Yvette Ponte, Diane Ransford, Melissa Schubert, Melanie Slate and Shawn Wagner as at-large board members. We know they’ll continue our mission and cultivate a fun, active chapter membership.

The board just helped update the alumni pages on the school’s Web site and encourage any recreation, tourism or therapeutic recreation alumni to visit and provide feedback. Visit scrd.asu.edu/ alumni.shtml and tell us what you think.

Our next major event during the school year will be the Alumni Hall of Fame luncheon, slated for Oct. 19 at the Wyndham Hotel in Phoenix.

For information about this chapter, contact Karolyn Kiburz at (480) 990-1887 or karolyn@mcsource.net.

School of Global Management and Leadership

We invite the School of Global Management and Leadership’s alumni to get involved with our chapter at many levels. We are looking for people to provide student support, alumni support, and board member development. Chapter involvement is a wonderful way to give back to ASU: many graduates are looking for guidance and “real world” support after graduation; other alumni are looking for personal and professional development and some are looking to reconnect to their friends and the school. We need dynamic and diverse alumni to support our own.

The alumni chapter board members are engaging different businesses for personal and business development events. We schedule guest speakers on a wide variety of topics, and we strive to educate current students. Our last event was at The Keg Steakhouse at Desert Ridge Marketplace on April 27 to promote board development. There was free food and drinks with door prizes given out during the evening. The event was fun and successful, and a few new board prospects were identified. Our board and committee members meet every third Tuesday of the month at the West campus. Contact us at sgmlalumni@yahoo.com if you would like further information on board activities. We look forward to welcoming you at our next activity.

For information about this chapter, contact Joy Butler at (602) 740-5661 or sgmlalumni@yahoo.com.

School of Public Affairs

This spring, more than 80 alumni, students and faculty attended the annual alumni lecture, “A Public Life: Politics and Ethics,” featuring James Keene, executive director of California State Association of Counties. Alumni were also invited to attend “The Sun Corridor: Arizona’s Emerging Megapolitan Area,” in May, which included presentations by students who have been making projections out to 2040 regarding demographic changes, economic development, environmental, general capacity and resilience issues for the region.

This year the chapter made important contacts with Pi Alpha Alpha, the Students of Public Administration Network, the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, and the International Hispanic Network. We remain committed to offering forums for public discourse, social interactions and service for our alumni and support for our school.

Jayson Matthews is the incoming chapter president for 2006-2007. We will be honoring one of our prominent alumni during Homecoming Week, so we hope you can join us at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame luncheon on Oct. 19. Visit http://copp.asu.edu for details as they become available.

For information about this chapter, contact Alana Chavez at (602) 495-5441 or alana.chavez@phoenix.gov.

School of Social Work

The chapter attracted a record 60 alumni to its spring workshop on trauma recovery, which was followed by a reception with the new director of the School, Mary Gillmore, at the ASU downtown Phoenix campus. We were pleased that ten alumni purchased new Alumni Association memberships that evening to help support future chapter events.

Alumni also came out in strong support of the School of Social Work’s Job and Internship Fair, and we are grateful to the more than 200 alumni who provide field placements for social work students in Phoenix, Tucson and surrounding regions. This is alumni engagement at its best.

School of Social Work alumni chapter board officers for next year are Kim Villarreal, president; Lisa Garcia, vice president; Lilly Perez-Freerks, secretary; and Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, treasurer. The board is planning a book signing and reception with Professor Barbara Robles, who co-wrote “The Color of Wealth,” (The New Press, June 2006.)

If you live in the Phoenix area or if you are visiting for Homecoming, mark your calendar for the annual Alumni Hall of Fame luncheon on Oct. 19. Visit http://copp.asu.edu for details as they become available.

For information about this chapter, contact Kim Villarreal at (480) 965-3769 or Kim.Villarreal@asu.edu.

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications

Hot dogs, hamburgers and iced tea were enjoyed by everyone who attended the first annual “Cronkite Cookout,” held on April 8 at the Starlight Terrace on ASU’s Tempe Campus. The inaugural event was the chapter’s first big activity and welcomed alumni, faculty and staff and current students from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

The event was co-sponsored by the Arizona Republic, Channel 3, and the New Times. Chapter President Manny Romero introduced Christine Wilkinson, president of the ASU Alumni Association, who was on-hand to meet and greet alumni and other guests during the event.

The Cronkite School is rooted in excellence, integrity and innovation — the hallmark values of its legendary namesake, CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite. Throughout the school’s evolution, Cronkite alums have carved out high-profile and respectable careers in all areas of the media.

The Cronkite chapter seeks more participation from its alumni as it moves into the next academic year. The chapter’s future activities will include meetings, picnics and other networking opportunities for its members, faculty and staff and future graduates of the Cronkite School.

For information about this chapter, contact Manny Romero at (480) 235-3366 or Mannylr71@yahoo.com.